November 9, 2018Katie Bain named Tech Athletic's Unsung Leader Award winner for OctoberCOOKEVILLE, Tenn. – That last month of any season can tough, particularly when it ends in heartbreak. For Tennessee Tech sophomore forward/defender Katie Bain, the struggles of that final month of the Golden Eagle soccer team could have brought her down. But you’d never know it. That’s because she always did everything with a smile.

October 19, 2018Kari Naerdemann: Not the typical college student-athleteThe typical college student-athlete must adjust to many things as they make the transition to the collegiate stage. They have to learn to adjust to school, living alone and a much higher level of competition.

October 14, 2018Golden Eagles earn crucial road draw at Eastern KentuckyRICHMOND, Ky. – In its final road match of the 2018 regular season, the Tennessee Tech soccer team captured a crucial tie at Eastern Kentucky Sunday afternoon, keeping its hopes for a berth into the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament alive heading into the final weekend of the year.

October 12, 2018Tough bounces on the road lift Morehead State over Golden EaglesMOREHEAD, Ky. – Two goals less than a minute apart were the deciding factors in Tennessee Tech’s annual Ohio Valley Conference match-up with Morehead State Friday evening, as the Eagles from the north used their turf field to their advantage to defeat the Golden Eagle soccer team (6-7-1, 2-4-1), 2-0.

August 7, 2018Golden Eagle soccer team selected third in OVC preseason pollCOOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Ohio Valley Conference has announced its soccer predicted order of finish, as voted on by the league’s 11 head coaches and sports information contacts. Behind 151 points in a poll that included three first-place votes for the purple and gold, the Tennessee Tech soccer team was picked to finish third.

August 5, 2018Late goal lifts Vanderbilt past Golden Eagles in team's first exhibitionCOOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Less than one week into its 2018 preseason camp, the Tennessee Tech soccer team got its first taste of competitive action against an opponent Sunday evening, playing host to Vanderbilt in its first of two exhibition matches slated before the season opener.

October 13, 2017Golden Eagle soccer scores late to top Morehead StateCOOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It was better late than never.
After peppering the Morehead State goal with 12 corner kicks and plenty of offensive opportunities, it took awhile for the Tennessee Tech soccer team to wear down the visiting Eagles like a prize fighter.
But once Cookeville native Kendall Powell saw the feed from Tina Marolt to the right and then from Kaitie Shipley, it was enough for the knockout punch.
Powell drove the ball to the left corner past a diving Michelle Washburn, giving the Golden Eagles a 1-0 victory on Friday at the Tech Soccer Field.

August 8, 2017Kennesaw State edges Tech, 2-1, in exhibition action Tuesday nightCOOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Just over one week into its 2017 preseason camp, the Tennessee Tech soccer team got its first taste of competitive action against an opponent Tuesday evening, playing host to Kennesaw State in its first of two exhibition matches slated before the season opener.

August 8, 2017Golden Eagle soccer picked fourth in OVC preseason predicted order of finishCOOKEVILLE, Tenn. – A yearly occurrence that helps signal the start of another season on the pitch, the Ohio Valley Conference announced its soccer predicted order of finish, as voted on by the league’s 11 head coaches and sports information directors. The Tennessee Tech soccer team was picked fourth, collecting 157 total points in a poll that included a pair of first-place votes for TTU.

June 30, 2017TTU soccer brings aboard Kelsey Brouwer as assistant coachCOOKEVILLE, Tenn. – A standout goalkeeper on the NCAA DI stage with experience in the professional ranks, Kelsey Brouwer has joined the Tennessee Tech soccer program as an assistant coach under Steve Springthorpe. The former Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year during a star-studded tenure at Middle Tennessee State, Brouwer comes to the Golden Eagles where she will work with the TTU goalkeepers, among other coaching responsibilities.

June 29, 2017Tech soccer announces 2017 scheduleWith summer kicked into high gear, the pieces of another Tennessee Tech soccer puzzle have started to take shape, as the Golden Eagles and head coach Steve Springthorpe announced the 2017 fall schedule.

February 2, 2017Tech soccer welcomes four incoming freshmen for 2017 seasonThe Tennessee Tech soccer team made its mark during Tuesday’s National Letter of Intent Signing Day, adding four incoming freshmen to a Golden Eagle program that has a wealth of momentum following a second-straight historical season under TTU head coach Steve Springthorpe.

September 23, 2016Tech soccer responds with two quick goals to down JSUCOOKEVILLE, Tenn. – A one-goal deficit in the Ohio Valley Conference opener to Jacksonville State?
No problem.
The Golden Eagles used corner kicks to break down the Gamecock defense to score back-to-back goals early in the second half, then turned up the defense to hold off JSU to take a 2-1 victory on Friday afternoon at the Tech Soccer Field.

August 21, 2016UNCG scores three late goals to hand Tech first loss of seasonGREENSBORO, N.C. – A barrage of late goals spelled trouble for the Tennessee Tech soccer team as a trio of UNC Greensboro scores in the final 13 minutes led the Golden Eagles (1-1-0) to their first loss of the season with a 3-0 defeat.

August 19, 2016Golden Eagles open up 2016 with 2-0 shutout win over UNC AshevilleASHEVILLE, N.C. – A pair of Abi Gearing goals and a lights-out showing from between the pipes out of Kari Naerdemann served as the difference in the Tennessee Tech soccer team’s season-opener as the Golden Eagles downed UNC Asheville, 2-0, under the lights at Greenwood Field.

August 12, 2016Tech soccer team selected third in OVC preseason predicted order of finishCOOKEVILLE, Tenn. – As the 2016 season sits a mere stone’s throw away, the Ohio Valley Conference announced its predicted order of finish as voted on by the league’s 11 head coaches and sports information directors. The Tennessee Tech soccer team was picked third, garnering 147 total points in the poll that included a first-place vote for the Golden Eagles.

July 16, 2016Blazei selected as Tennessee Tech Athletics' 2016 Woman of the YearThere is much more to being a student-athlete than just being the best on the playing field or winning championships. Each year, Tennessee Tech athletics recognizes its Woman of the Year, celebrating a recipient that stands as a true ideal for just what it means to be the ideal student-athlete.

July 13, 2016TTU soccer announces the signing of Nora Vicsek to 2016 rosterWith the start of the 2016 campaign within striking distance, the Tennessee Tech soccer team and head coach Steve Springthorpe adds another piece to the Golden Eagle puzzle with the signing of Nora Vicsek, an incoming attacking player out of Budapest, Hungary.

July 1, 2016TTU Soccer unveils its 2016 scheduleWith the anticipation beginning to mount for the start of another Tennessee Tech soccer season, the Golden Eagles and head coach Steve Springthorpe peel back the curtain as to what’s in store for the upcoming campaign with the release of the 2016 schedule.

June 9, 2016Tech soccer welcomes Julia Rebollo to 2016 rosterWith the summer upon us and the calendar beginning to flip towards the start of the Tennessee Tech soccer season, the Golden Eagles are proud to announce another addition to the 2016 roster with the signing of Julia Rebollo, an incoming defender out of Barcelona, Spain.

April 29, 2016Naerdemann and Brewer highlight TTU soccer team awardsOn an evening that saw the Tennessee Tech soccer team capture several pieces of prominent hardware at the first ever Golden Wings Awards, head coach Steve Springthorpe also announced his team awards in recognition of Tech’s remarkable 2015 campaign.

April 22, 2016First Golden Wings Awards show to air LIVE on OVC Digital NetworkTennessee Tech University will recognize and honor its student-athletes with the first Golden Wings Awards Show, to be streamed LIVE on the OVC Digital Network on Tuesday, April 26. The event is NOT open to the public, but the webstream will show every minute of the event and is free.

February 3, 2016Tech soccer signs six incoming freshmen for 2016 campaignPotential, depth, and a knack for scoring highlight the Tennessee Tech soccer team’s incoming recruiting class, as the Golden Eagles and head coach Steve Springthorpe welcome six incoming freshmen into the mix after Wednesday’s National Letter of Intent Signing Day.

November 5, 2015Trio of Golden Eagles honored at OVC Awards BanquetMURRAY, Ky. – In the midst of one of its best seasons in program history, the Tennessee Tech soccer team took home a slew of All-Conference honors during Thursday evening’s OVC Awards Banquet.

September 27, 2015Tech scores twice in the first half en route to 2-1 win over JSUJACKSONVILLE, Ala. – Fresh off a thrilling road victory to kick off the 2015 OVC season, the Tennessee Tech soccer team parlayed that momentum into a second-straight road win to open up conference action, defeating Jacksonville State, 2-1, Sunday afternoon.

September 18, 2015Tech’s four-match unbeaten streak snapped with 3-0 loss to TroyA score in the latter stages of each half, coupled with a goal early in the second, proved to be more than enough for Troy University in its 3-0 victory over the Tennessee Tech soccer team amidst a sun soaked afternoon at Tech Soccer Field.

August 23, 2015Golden Eagles fall in double overtime to Middle TennesseeIt took nearly 114 minutes to decide a winner, and in the end, Middle Tennessee State University scratched and clawed its way to a 1-0 victory over the Tennessee Tech soccer team amidst another packed house at Tech Soccer Field.

August 21, 2015Blazei, Pruett selected as soccer team captains for 2015 seasonSenior Taylor Blazei and junior Kalyn Pruett have been selected as the Tennessee Tech soccer team's captains for the 2015 season. The pair will lead the team into the season opener Friday night against Arkansas-Little Rock at 7 p.m., followed by a Sunday match at 4 p.m. against Middle Tennessee State.

August 5, 2015Tech soccer kicks off season with start of fall campThe official start of the 2015 season is upon us as the Tennessee Tech soccer team gears up for the upcoming campaign after reporting to camp for the beginning of its preseason schedule on Tuesday.

August 3, 2015Golden Eagle Soccer Academy ID Camp set for Oct. 3Under the guidance of Tennessee Tech head coach Steve Springthorpe and the rest of the TTU soccer coaching staff, the program is proud to present the second Golden Eagle Soccer Academy, an ID Camp open to all female soccer players, grades 9-12, on Saturday, October 3.

June 25, 2015Q&A with Golden Eagle soccer coach Steve SpringthorpeWith the Women's World Cup taking center stage these days, it's a good time to look back at an interview with Tennessee Tech soccer coach Steve Springthorpe. The interview by Dylan Vazzano first appeared in the March/April edition of Tech's unlimited magazine.

June 17, 2015Tech soccer adds freshman forward Dani Robb to 2015 rosterWith the start of the Tennessee Tech soccer season rapidly approaching, the Golden Eagles are in the midst of putting the finishing touches on the 2015 roster as the program is proud to announce the signing of Dani Robb, an incoming freshman forward out of Papillion, Neb.

May 20, 2015Tennessee Tech soccer earns second-straight Public Recognition AwardFor the second consecutive year, the Tennessee Tech women’s soccer team is among those receiving Public Recognition Awards Wednesday from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) for top academic performance. The awards are presented to teams scoring in the Top 10 percent nationally in the Multi-Year Academic Progress Rate (APR), which is part of the NCAA’s academic reform program.

March 21, 2015Tech soccer helps clean up MontereyMONTEREY, Tenn. – On Saturday, the Tennessee Tech Athletic department sent student-athletes from the women’s soccer team to help in the clean-up efforts.

January 23, 2015Golden Eagle Soccer Academy ID Camp set for Mar. 14Under the guidance of Tennessee Tech head coach Steve Springthorpe and the rest of the TTU soccer coaching staff, the program is proud to present the Golden Eagle Soccer Academy, an ID Camp open to all female soccer players grades 9-12 on Saturday, March 14.

November 18, 2014Sisters Michaela, Madison Keyes compete for Tech...in two different sportsSenior Madison Keyes and the Golden Eagle volleyball team head to the OVC Tournament this week as her career comes to a close at the end of the year. Younger sister, Michaela, has just begun her career on the Tech soccer team. Here's the inside story about how they ended up in different sports, wearing the same number, and more.

October 31, 2014Golden Eagle comeback bid falls short in 2014 season finaleThe Tennessee Tech soccer team fought. Adversity hit the team early in its 2014 season finale and the weather was far from kind with sturdy rainfall, aggressive winds, and frigid temperatures, but at the end of the day the Golden Eagles (2-15-2, 0-8-2) fought.

October 26, 2014Tech surrenders two second half goals in 2-0 Senior Day lossSIU Edwardsville came into Tech Soccer Field and spoiled the Senior Day party for the Tennessee Tech soccer team, scoring two second-half goals to upend the Golden Eagles (2-14-2, 0-7-2) 2-0 on a gorgeous, sun-soaked Sunday afternoon.

October 24, 2014Goals in each half send Golden Eagles to 2-0 home lossThe Tennessee Tech soccer team had its hands full with Southeast Missouri Friday afternoon, yielding a goal in each half to the Redhawks (9-5-0, 6-2-0) in a 2-0 defeat amidst a beautiful, sun drenched day at Tech Soccer Field.

October 23, 2014Tech to host SEMO Friday, SIUE Sunday on Senior DayWith the 2014 season heading toward the finish line, the Tennessee Tech soccer team prepares for a big weekend of home action as the Golden Eagles (2-12-2, 0-5-2) host Southeast Missouri on Friday, before welcoming in SIU Edwardsville on Sunday.

October 17, 2014Tech outshoots Belmont but is tripped up 2-0Despite outshooting and edging Belmont in the corner-kick department, the Tennessee Tech soccer team came up empty in the stat that counts the most, falling 2-0 under sunny skies and warm temperatures at Tech Soccer Field.

October 11, 2014Tech ties Eastern Illinois behind season-high 32 shotsSaturday’s match had it all. Two overtimes, heavy rainfall, frigid temperatures, soggy field conditions, and 53 combined shots, yet ultimately a winner was not decided as the Tennessee Tech soccer team played to a 2-2 draw with Eastern Illinois.

October 5, 2014Golden Eagles come up empty in upset bid over Morehead StateMOREHEAD, Ky. – Right in the thick of things late into the second half, the Tennessee Tech soccer team’s chance at an upset against the defending conference tournament champions went by the books, as Morehead State used a pair of late goals to slip past the Golden Eagles 3-0.

September 26, 2014Tech tripped up by Murray State in OVC openerMURRAY, Ky. – A trio of second half scores sent the Tennessee Tech soccer team to an unhappy finish in its Ohio Valley Conference opener, as Murray State got the better of the Golden Eagles with a 3-0 win in Tech’s (2-8-0, 0-1-0) fifth straight road contest.

September 25, 2014Tech unravels OVC campaign with trips to Murray and MartinWith the 2014 non-conference season in the rear view mirror, the Tennessee Tech soccer team unwraps its Ohio Valley Conference slate, traveling to both Murray State and UT Martin over the weekend to christen its OVC campaign.

September 19, 2014Tech blanked 5-0 to open weekend trip up northDAYTON, Ohio – The Tennessee Tech soccer team began its weekend trip up north in tough fashion, falling 5-0 to Wright State in a match that saw five different Raiders (2-6-0) find the back of the net on 22 shots.

September 14, 2014Tech tripped up 1-0 by undefeated Arkansas-Little RockLITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A staunch defensive effort and gritty play were ultimately not enough for the Tennessee Tech soccer team Sunday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles (2-5-0) were upended 1-0 by a solid Arkansas-Little Rock team that remains perfect on the year, now at 8-0.

September 12, 2014Golden Eagles power past Chattanooga behind season-high 17 shotsCHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech soccer team’s offense came alive Friday evening in Chattanooga, producing a season-high 17 shots and two goals en route to capturing a 2-1 victory for the club’s second win in the last three matches.

September 5, 2014Golden Eagles knock off Georgia State for first win of yearA goal early in the second half proved to be the difference Friday afternoon, as the Tennessee Tech soccer team stamped its place in the win column for the first time this season with a 1-0 victory over Georgia State (0-4-1) in front of a near capacity crowd at Tech Soccer Field.

August 24, 2014Golden Eagles downed by East Tennessee State in season openerThree late scores halted the Tennessee Tech’s soccer team’s chance at a comeback Sunday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles (0-1-0) fell 5-1 to East Tennessee State (2-0-0) in the squad’s 2014 opener amidst a packed house at Tech Soccer Field.

August 21, 2014Golden Eagles to host ETSU in Sunday’s 2014 season openerThe 2014 Tennessee Tech soccer season is upon us, and the "new look" Golden Eagles are ready to christen the campaign with a season-opening matchup against in-state foe East Tennessee State on Sunday at Tech Soccer Field.

August 14, 2014Golden Eagles fall in 4-0 exhibition loss to Middle TennesseeWith new faces spanning all the way from the goalie box to the bench, to the coaching staff, the Tennessee Tech soccer team took one step towards familiarizing itself together Thursday evening in an exhibition match against Middle Tennessee.

September 4, 2013Golden Eagle soccer team flocks north for weekend slateThe Tennessee Tech soccer team marches through the middle portion of an early four-match road swing, as the Golden Eagles prepare to travel to the University of Findlay on Friday and Ball State University on Sunday.

September 1, 2013Tech soccer team tripped up late in 1-0 loss to NKUNEWPORT, Ky. - Tech’s first true road match of the 2013 campaign went down to the wire, but a late Northern Kentucky goal spoiled the Golden Eagles' bid at their first victory of the season.

August 29, 2013Tech soccer team takes aim at first victories with weekend actionThe Golden Eagle soccer team heads into their second week of action hungry to bring home their first wins of the 2013 campaign. Tech battled through two matches in its opening week of play, coming up just short in both affairs with a 1-0 loss to Kennesaw State last Friday and a 2-1 defeat against Evansville in its home opener on Sunday. This week presents a pair of challenges in the form of Alabama State on Friday at home, before the Golden Eagles travel to Northern Kentucky for the squad’s first official road tilt on Sunday.

August 23, 2013Owls fly higher in Golden Eagle soccer team’s 2013 season openerKNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Locked up in a defensive struggle in the Golden Eagle soccer team’s season opening clash, Tennessee Tech blinked first. A 55th minute score by Kennesaw State’s Brittney Reed proved to be the difference, as the Golden Eagles (0-1) were upended 1-0 in a soggy evening at Regal Stadium on the campus of the University of Tennessee.

August 21, 2013Golden Eagle soccer team ready to soar into 2013 with season opening weekendThe Tennessee Tech soccer team is back in action, as the Golden Eagles prepare to kick-off the 2013 regular season with a pair of tilts this weekend. Tech opens its slate with a matchup this Friday at 4 p.m. CDT in Knoxville, where the squad will clash with Kennesaw State at the University of Tennessee, before making its much anticipated home debut against the University of Evansville on Sunday at 1 p.m.

August 17, 2013First taste of action: Soccer team plays exhibition at Tennessee WesleyanGetting its first taste of action, the Tennessee Tech soccer team will visit Tennessee Wesleyan Saturday afternoon for an exhibition match. Coach Daniel Brizard is blending nine newcomers into his roster in 2013, so Saturday's match will be important with the opener less than a week away.

July 5, 2013In-state rivalries and familiar foes highlight 2013 soccer scheduleWith the 2013 season just around the corner, it appears that the most familiar aspect of the Tennessee Tech soccer team will be its schedule. Fifteen of the Golden Eagles' 2012 opponents return to face off against Tech again this season, including 10 matches against Ohio Valley Conference opponents.

April 28, 2013Current and former Golden Eagles part of Tech Soccer Alumni DayA rainy day couldn't damper the mood on a great event for the Tennessee Tech soccer team as the Golden Eagles hosted its Alumni Day Saturday afternoon. Several former members of the Tech club returned for a game against current players as well as a lunch and social time.

April 10, 2013Golden Eagle soccer team prepping for Alumni DayWith just one more spring contest left on the schedule, the Tennessee Tech soccer team has begun to shift its focus towards its alumni day. Scheduled for Saturday, April 27, an alumni match and cookout/gathering highlight the day's events as every alumni of the Tech women's soccer program is encouraged to come out.

March 12, 2013Tech soccer team heads toward 2013 spring scheduleAs the weather slowly turns warmer and calmer, the Tennessee Tech soccer team continues its push toward the 2013 season, announcing its spring schedule. Five games make up the list, including the team's alumni game.

January 8, 2013NSCAA honors Golden Eagle soccer team with another Academic AwardThe Tennessee Tech women's soccer team is once again in the national spotlight for academic success, as it has been awarded the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Team Academic Award for the 2011-12 academic year. It marks the third consecutive year the Golden Eagles have received the honor.

October 30, 2012Tennessee Tech soccer team shares in story time at NE ElementaryEven though their 2012 season ended Sunday afternoon and they had no practice the following morning, the members of the Tennessee Tech soccer team passed on their first chance to sleep in in months to read stories to the students of Northeast Elementary School Monday morning.

October 26, 2012Golden Eagles ready for OVC playoff pushThe Tennessee Tech soccer team will wrap up its regular season schedule this weekend when it hosts Southeast Missouri and travels to face Ohio Valley Conference leader UT Martin. The Golden Eagles are fighting for their playoff lives, trying to earn one of just six postseason berths to the OVC Tournament.

October 19, 2012Soccer team ready for OVC stretch runWith just four games remaining in the 2012 regular season, the Tennessee Tech soccer team is looking to bounce back from a tough overtime home loss to Belmont on Sunday and make a push towards getting back to the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament.

October 19, 2012Austin Peay dismisses Golden Eagles 2-0 under the lightsThe Tennessee Tech soccer team couldn't duplicate its stellar first half performance Friday night, when it blanked one of the most potent offenses in the Ohio Valley Conference in Austin Peay. The Governors bounced back in the second half with two goals to pull off the home victory under the lights.

October 14, 2012Golden Eagles face Belmont as OVC foe for first timeThe Tennessee Tech soccer team will look to even its Ohio Valley Conference record to 3-3 this weekend when it hosts the Bruins of Belmont University. The match, which will take place at the Tech Soccer Field on Sunday, is slated to begin at 2 p.m. CT.

October 14, 2012Belmont completes comeback over Golden Eagles in overtimeThe Tennessee Tech soccer team took on the newest addition to the Ohio Valley Conference Sunday afternoon, falling to the Belmont Bruins 2-1 in overtime. The Golden Eagles kept the Bruins at bay for over 74 minutes before Belmont finally broke through and scored two unanswered goals to pull off the come-from-behind win.

October 7, 2012Colonels stop Golden Eagle attack, win 2-0 in OVC battleThe Tennessee Tech soccer team fought a hard battle Sunday afternoon, forcing the second place Colonels of EKU to bring everything they had into play. The Golden Eagle attack turned on the pressure, but Eastern Kentucky walked away with a 2-0 OVC win.

October 5, 2012Soccer team travels north for OVC road test in KentuckyThe Tennessee Tech soccer team will make its way north this weekend for a pair of Ohio Valley Conference match-ups and look to bounce back from a tough 3-2 OT loss to Eastern Illinois on senior day this past Sunday.

October 5, 2012Golden Eagles shine under the lights at Morehead StateThe Tennessee Tech soccer team started its Kentucky road-trip on a high note Friday evening, grabbing a 1-0 victory over the Eagles of Morehead State under the lights of Jacobs Field. The Golden Eagles held strong under a late barrage of goals to nab their second OVC victory of the year.

September 30, 2012Panthers ground the Golden Eagles in OT thriller 3-2The Tennessee Tech soccer team played to a bittersweet tune Sunday afternoon. While there was much celebration in the air for the Golden Eagles annual senior day match, the day ultimately ended on a low note as the EIU Panthers won in overtime 3-2.

September 23, 2012Tech athletics volunteers for the cureDifferent teams all converged onto Tech's campus for one common cause, breast cancer. Golden Eagle volleyball, basketball and soccer all participated in "Pink" events Sunday in preparation for Breast Cancer Awareness month in October.

September 23, 2012Golden Eagles open OVC play against Jacksonville StateThe Tennessee Tech soccer team will begin its hunt for an Ohio Valley Conference championship on Sunday when it hosts Jacksonville State in its OVC opener. The match is set to begin at 1 p.m. CT on the Tech soccer field.

September 20, 2012Tech athletics will "Think Pink" on SundaySeveral teams will be involved in this weekends Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Soccer will also be hosting its annual Think Pink game as Breast Cancer awareness month draws near.

September 17, 2012Tech soccer match at Lipscomb canceled due to rainThe Tennessee Tech soccer team's Monday evening match against Lipscomb was canceled Monday morning due to ongoing rain that made field conditions unplayable. The team will not reschedule its final non-conference match.

September 15, 2012Soccer volunteers at Northeast Elementary BBQ and CarnivalEvery year the Parent Teacher Organization of Northeast Elementary throws a BBQ and Carnival to raise funds for the school. This year the parents received a welcomed break from working the carnival from the willing volunteers of the Tech soccer team.

September 9, 2012Western Carolina scores late, upends Golden Eagles 1-0The Tennessee Tech soccer team found itself in the middle of a defensive battle Sunday afternoon, playing Western Carolina to a stalemate for 77 minutes before the Catamounts nabbed a late goal to take the win.

September 7, 2012Soccer team hosts in-state rival MTSU, visits Western CarolinaAs the Tennessee Tech soccer team creeps closer to its Ohio Valley Conference schedule, the last thing on the team’s mind is just that. The Golden Eagles know they can’t afford to look past this weekend’s matches against Middle Tennessee and Western Carolina.

September 2, 2012Tech soccer shows character in 2-0 loss to #10 MissouriThe Tennessee Tech soccer team went into Columbia Sunday afternoon expecting to be pushed to the limit by the #10 ranked Missouri Tiger offense, and it was. But after a 90-minute barrage of 34 shot attempts by the Tigers, the Golden Eagles walked away allowing only two goals.

August 26, 2012Davidson scores early, wins 2-0 despite nine Brown savesThe Tennessee Tech soccer team, which has scored in the first six minutes of its previous two matches, had the tables turned on it Sunday afternoon when Davidson scored in the sixth minute and defeated the Golden Eagles 2-0.

August 19, 2012Iaciofano celebrates birthday with Golden Eagles’ 2-0 winTennessee Tech’s junior forward Ellie Iaciofano had never experienced a birthday quite like Sunday’s as she recorded a goal and an assist in leading the Golden Eagles to their first win of the season over UT-Chattanooga.

August 8, 2012Golden Eagle soccer team cleans up City Lake ParkWith just four days until its first live-game action of the fall, the Tennessee Tech soccer team made a slight change in its usual preseason schedule by volunteering to clean up City Lake Park on Wednesday.

July 16, 2012Brizard announces 2012 Golden Eagle soccer scheduleThe Tennessee Tech women’s soccer slate for the fall of 2012 is comprised of 20 contests including one exhibition match. The Golden Eagles will journey throughout the Midwest to face their foes.

April 25, 2012Brizard Announces 2011-12 Team AwardsJunior Kerri Reid snagged two of the women's soccer team's six post-season awards, including the team's overall MVP honor, as announced by head coach Daniel Brizard at the conclusion of spring season.

February 2, 2012Golden Eagles sign six, solidify goalkeeper spotTennessee Tech soccer coach Daniel Brizard welcomed six signees into the Golden Eagle program on Signing Day, including three goalkeepers, a forward, a midfielder and a winger.

October 18, 2011Heffner named OVC Defensive Player of the WeekLeigh Heffner became the second member of Tennessee Tech’s back line to be honored by the Ohio Valley Conference this season as she was named the league’s Co-Defensive Player of the Week on Tuesday.

October 12, 2011Golden Eagles hope to make postseason push in crucial homestandAfter Kris Cambron’s game-winning overtime goal at Jacksonville State on Friday breathed new life into Tennessee Tech’s bid to qualify for the Ohio Valley Conference tournament, the Golden Eagles hope to keep the momentum rolling in crucial two-game homestand this weekend.

October 9, 2011Excitement builds for action-packed OctoberFestival of SportsPack a weekend full of meaningful games, triumphant homecomings and rallies for a cause, then throw in some crisp, cool fall weather Upper-Cumberland-style, and you get the OctoberFestival of Sports at Tennessee Tech coming up Oct. 14-16.

October 7, 2011Cambron gives Tech first OVC win with overtime game-winnerWith the second overtime nearing expiration and Tennessee Tech locked in a 1-1 tie at Jacksonville State Friday night, Kris Cambron drove the golden goal from 40 yards out into the back of the Gamecock goal, giving Tech its first Ohio Valley Conference victory of the season in dramatic fashion.

October 2, 2011Tech pushes defending OVC champions, falls on second-half goalTennessee Tech used a strong defensive performance to go toe-to-toe with defending Ohio Valley Conference champion Morehead State in the first half of Sunday’s match, but the Eagles got the better of TTU in the second period, leaving Tech Soccer Field with a 1-0 victory.

September 30, 2011Missed opportunities hurt Golden Eagles in 2-1 lossDespite playing an even, back-and-forth affair at Tech Soccer Field Friday afternoon, Tennessee Tech came out on the short end of a 2-1 decision against Eastern Kentucky in Ohio Valley Conference play.

September 29, 2011Soccer crowds approach all-time levelsWith two important Ohio Valley Conference home matches this weekend, the Tennessee Tech soccer team is counting on the home field advantage of Tech Soccer Field to give it a boost.

September 23, 2011Golden Eagles can't find offense in OVC openerTennessee Tech had its chances, but couldn’t generate enough offense to get past Eastern Illinois in a 2-0 loss in Friday’s Ohio Valley Conference opener for both squads.

September 16, 2011Golden Eagles hang tough, fall at Middle TennesseeTennessee Tech held its own against a strong Middle Tennessee State squad Friday evening, but fell 2-0 to the Blue Raiders in what was Tech’s seventh-consecutive game away from home.

September 8, 2011Golden Eagles looking to put offense with defenseGoing into road matches at Longwood and Radford this weekend, Tennessee Tech hopes it can continue its recent strong defensive performance while adding a finishing touch offensively.

September 6, 2011Tech soccer committed to service at local elementary schoolParkview Elementary School teacher Lori White knew her second-graders had taken to the Tennessee Tech soccer players who regularly help out in her classroom when she began to notice the athletes becoming sought-after lunch company.

September 6, 2011Reed nets OVC Defender of the Week honorsSenior defender Lindsey Reed became the second Tennessee Tech soccer player in as many weeks to earn Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Week honors on Tuesday.

September 2, 2011Defensive stalemate ends in 0-0 tieTennessee Tech’s back line turned in a strong performance Friday evening as the Golden Eagles played Louisiana Tech to a 0-0 tie through 110 minutes of soccer at the Adidas Gamecock Soccer Classic at Jacksonville State.

August 30, 2011Toler earns OVC Goalkeeper of the Week honorsTennessee Tech goalkeeper Becca Toler earned her first career Ohio Valley Conference award on Tuesday as she was named Goalkeeper of the Week for her performances in a pair of Golden Eagle victories over the weekend.

August 24, 2011Get to know your favorite Golden Eagles through new Personality ProfilesTennessee Tech has a new series that features an inside look into the lives of Golden Eagle athletes. Each profile boasts a video interview with the student-athlete, a biography of their playing career, and a contest which pits two of their teammates against one another to see who knows that athlete the best.

August 22, 2011Action shots now available for purchase via online Photo StoreFirst introduced last spring, the Photo Store on TTUsports.com is going to be well-stocked with outstanding action photos of the Golden Eagles. After the first weekend of play, soccer fans have plenty of exciting pictures to choose from.

August 21, 2011Golden Eagle soccer squad edged by future OVC foe BelmontTaking a glimpse into the future, the Tennessee Tech soccer team showed that Belmont's entry into the OVC next year will present a challenging new rivalry as the Bruins escaped town with a 1-0 victory Sunday afternoon.

August 10, 2011Golden Eagles 'ahead of schedule' in 2011 campWith one week of preseason camp under his team’s belt, Tennessee Tech soccer coach Daniel Brizard senses a newfound determination about his squad heading into the 2011 season.

March 11, 2011Brizard announces soccer team awards for 2010-11 seasonWhile preparing his squad to commence their spring season, first-year women’s soccer coach Daniel Brizard has announced his team awards for the 2010 regular season. The team as well as the coaching staff voted on award winners.

February 7, 2011Brizard signs eight for the upcoming 2011 soccer seasonHead coach Daniel Brizard will kick off his second year at the helm of the Tennessee Tech women’s soccer team with eight newcomers joining 16 returnees. His signing class includes one Tennessean along with two players out of California and Georgia and three hailing from Ohio.

January 19, 2011Tech student-athletes score second highest semester GPAMake it six of the last seven semesters that Tennessee Tech’s student-athletes have a combined overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. For the Fall semester, Golden Eagle student-athletes had a combined 3.17 GPA, the second highest in school history.

October 15, 2010Golden Eagles shut down Redhawks for 1-0 OVC victoryAndrea Meloff's first period goal stood up as the Tennessee Tech soccer team blanked Southeast Missouri Friday afternoon to open a four-match homestand. Freshman keeper Becca Toler recorded the shutout as the Golden Eagles posted their first Ohio Valley Conference victory.

September 14, 2010Tech soccer hosts Louisiana Tech and student group contest WednesdayGolden Eagle soccer encourages the Tech community to come out in droves to the soccer field Wednesday evening for their 4 p.m. game against Louisiana Tech. The best dressed, loudest and proudest cheering section will receive a prize at the end of the game for their support.

September 9, 2010Soccer visits Samford for this weekends two game tournamentTennessee Techs womens soccer team will head to Birmingham, Ala., for the Samford tournament. The Golden Eagles will take on Georgia Southern Friday evening at 4:30 p.m. and finish out the weekend with a match up against the host team, Samford, on Sunday at 2 p.m.

August 13, 2010Start time for Saturday's match moved to 4 p.m.Tennessee Tech's exhibition soccer match against Tennessee Wesleyan on Saturday (Aug. 14) has moved to a 4 p.m. CDT start, one hour earlier than previously schedule. Admission is free.

June 3, 2010Lessons learned at NCAA Forum to boost Mayo and Tech soccer teamBrooke Mayo is already a leader on the Tech soccer team. Thanks to her selection and attendance at the recent NCAA Career in Sports Forum, the soon-to-be-senior from Garland, Texas, has a greater understanding of herself and her leadership abilities.

February 5, 2010Tech soccer inks four on national signing dayTennessee Tech soccer coach Becky Fletcher has signed her second recruiting class as coach of the Golden Eagles, and four standout high school seniors signed National Letters of Intent to play soccer at Tennessee Tech in the fall.

November 5, 2009Hoffman's hat trick lifts Tech to overtime victoryJunior Jen Hoffman, the OVC Offensive Player of the Year, knocked in three goals Thursday afternoon and her hat trick lifted Tech to a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory over Eastern Illinois in the first round of the OVC Tournament.

November 3, 2009Meloff named OVC's Offensive Player of the WeekAfter scoring two goals on just two shots in Techs 2-1 victory over Lipscomb in the regular season finale, Tennessee Tech soccer player Andrea Meloff was named the Ohio Valley Conferences Offensive Player of the Week.

November 3, 2009Golden Eagles heading into OVC tournament as No. 4 seedFor the second consecutive season the Tennessee Tech soccer team is heading to the Ohio Valley Conference tournament. The Golden Eagles earned the No. 4 seed in the six-team tournament, and will face No. 5 Eastern Illinois in the first round on Thursday at 4 p.m. Central in Morehead, Ky.

October 18, 2009Golden Eagles can't overcome early SEMO goal, fall 1-0Southeast Missouris Bobbi Jo Schlick put the Redhawks on the board in the third minute of the game, and thats the way it would end as the Tennessee Tech soccer team fell to SEMO 1-0 in Ohio Valley Conference action on Sunday.

October 16, 2009Golden Eagles play to 2-2 tie at Eastern IllinoisJen Hoffman and Kris Cambron each scored a goal, and goalkeeper Kaitlyn Thacker made four of her nine saves in the second overtime period as the Tennessee Tech soccer team battled to a 2-2 tie with Ohio Valley Conference opponent Eastern Illinois Friday.

October 11, 2009Golden Eagles shutout Austin Peay on Senior DayTennessee Tech senior Brittany Rogers played in her final regular season home game, and the Tennessee Tech soccer team sent her out with a bang, shutting out Austin Peay in a 2-0 victory over the Govs in Ohio Valley Conference action Sunday afternoon.

September 27, 2009Golden Eagles can't overcome halftime deficit, fall to Murray StateTennessee Tech freshman Andrea Meloff netted her team-leading fourth goal of the season off a penalty kick in the second half against Murray State on Sunday, but the Golden Eagle soccer team couldnt overcome the Racers three first half goals, as Murray State topped Tech 3-1.

September 18, 2009Golden Eagles fall just short against MarshallThe Tennessee Tech soccer team became the first team to score a goal against undefeated Marshall in 2009, as junior Jen Hoffman put the Golden Eagles ahead 1-0 in the first half against the Thundering Herd.

September 11, 2009Golden Eagles battle BelmontTennessee Tech soccer coach Becky Fletcher knew it would take a hard-fought 90 minutes to compete with a Belmont squad one year removed from an NCAA tournament appearance. But 90 minutes wasnt enough. Neither were two 10-minute overtime periods, as the Golden Eagles and Bruins battled to a 0-0 tie Friday night.

September 6, 2009Golden Eagles battle Texas State in BirminghamTwo days after matching a school record with seven goals in a match, the Tennessee Tech soccer teams offense was silenced in a neutral site contest against Texas State, as the Golden Eagles fell 3-0 to the Bobcats at Samford University in Birmingham, Ala.

September 4, 2009Tech soccer team seen volunteering all over CookevilleThe Tennessee Tech soccer team recently spent some time in the community visiting Capshaw Elementary, Heavenly Host Lutheran School, Jere Whitson Elementary and Bethesda Health Care Center to have some fun with students and residents.

September 2, 2009Golden Eagles head to Alabama for a pairAfter a tough 1-0 loss to Radford last weekend, the Tennessee Tech soccer team finds itself in the same position as its next opponent, Alabama State  looking for its first win of 2009.

August 30, 2009Golden Eagles drop late decision at RadfordRADFORD, Va. -- The Tennessee Tech soccer team found itself in a tie game in the 82nd minute against Radford on Sunday, but the Highlanders stole a 1-0 victory over Tech with a late game-winning goal.

April 4, 2009Golden Eagles wrap up spring soccer scheduleAfter two months of practicing in rain, shine, sleet and hail, the Tennessee Tech soccer team wrapped up its spring season with a pair of exhibition games, hosting Carson-Newman and Lipscomb on a sunny day in Cookeville Saturday.

March 27, 2009Ronda Brooks joins TTU soccer coaching stafTennessee Tech soccer coach Becky Fletcher picked a familiar face to fill the assistant coaching position when she added Ronda Brooks to her staff. Brooks played at Auburn University while Fletcher was an assistant with the Tigers.

November 6, 2008Hennek, Smith, Brown named All-OVC second teamAs the 2008 Golden Eagle soccer season ends, three Tech players were honored with All-OVC accolades. Senior Kristin Hennek and sophomores Ashley Smith and Taren Brown all earned a spot on the All-OVC second-team.

November 5, 2008Tech's Thacker named OVC goalkeeper of the weekCOOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- After posting her third shutout of the season, a 2-0 win against Lipscomb in the regular season finale, Tennessee Tech freshman goalkeeper Kaitlyn Thacker was named OVC goalkeeper of the week.